British citizens are pointing fingers at Donald Trump for the anticipated increase in energy costs that are expected to impact households in the UK due to his actions in Iran.
A recent survey conducted by Survation for the End Fuel Poverty Coalition reveals that 75% of the population holds the US President accountable.
Additionally, 65% of respondents attribute the surge in energy bills directly to the energy industry.
The discontent is so profound that 63% of those surveyed view the rising costs as a ‘Trump Tax’ on their bills.
This sentiment arises as Trump has been urging the UK to resume drilling in the North Sea, a move opposed by Keir Starmer’s government which had halted new licenses.
A majority of 64% believe that the energy sector is capitalizing on the Iran conflict for profit.
Across all political affiliations, British voters support the Windfall Tax – or Energy Profits Levy – on energy companies, with nearly half (47%) advocating for its extension to more firms within the industry.
“Millions of households are already reducing spending on necessities, and the worst of the price hikes are yet to come,” stated Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition.
Robert Palmer, deputy director of Uplift – an organization advocating for a fair shift away from North Sea oil – commented, “The public recognizes that they are bearing the brunt of a Trump Tax, plain and simple. We are facing escalating energy bills, soaring fuel costs, and pricier mortgages.”
Palmer further emphasized the need to move towards renewable energy sources like wind power and to upgrade homes with solar energy and heat pumps to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and ensure a sustainable future.
He stressed that increasing drilling, as proposed by Trump, is not a viable solution and emphasized the importance of government support for energy-efficient home upgrades to alleviate financial burdens on consumers.